Equipped with the peppy 115 hp Evinrude outboard our 180 GT tops out over 42 miles an hour and cruises comfortably around 26 mph. All fiberglass stringers means no wood to rot. Twin swim platforms with folding ladder make water access safe. Big in-floor ski locker keeps the cockpit tidy while stowing toys and other gear securely. Independent testers says that the 115 hp power plant is just perfect for its size. The 180 GT is a great day boat and is ideal for families as the high coamings and its thoughtful padding and good handgrips maike it secure physically as well as psychologically.